Untitled
1956
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1956
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a jagged mountain rising straight up from the bottom of the image. The rock face is rough, with sharp edges and deep shadows. Small patches of grass and trees cling to the slopes, while the sky above is pale and nearly empty. The artist used fine lines to build up dark and light areas, making the rock look solid. The texture is all in the details—tiny marks create the illusion of depth. Try looking up engraving to see how artists carve images into metal like this.
